Benjamin Lord Serving Spoon 3

An American coin silver spoon is a piece of antique flatware made in the United States before the 1870s. Purity: Pure silver is too soft to be used for eating, so it is mixed with copper, stamped wimply with just the maker's last name or initials. These spoons were hammered by hand rather than mass-produced by machines. you can often see slight variations in the thickness of the handle and bowl.

Benjamin Lord was an American coin silversmith active in the early 1800s, primarily working in Massachusetts and Vermont. His craftsmanship focused on creating silver items from coin silver, an alloy typically containing about 90% silver. Lord’s work is recognized for its quality and historical significance within early American silversmithing. Pieces marked with his name or initials are valued by collectors for their craftsmanship and connection to early 19th-century American silver traditions.

$150        
Qty: 1
Dimensions: 8.75" L
Weight: 1.52 troy oz